Who founded Variable?

Variable was founded by George Yu.

Who are Variable's investors?

Variable's investors include Chattanooga Renaissance Fund, Launch Tennessee, Atlanta Technology Angels.

How much funding has Variable raised?

Variable has disclosed $250K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.

Where is Variable headquartered?

Variable is headquartered in Chattanooga, US.

Variable

Chattanooga, US · 3 known investors

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Variable Inc manufactures the Spectro 1 Pro, a portable spectrophotometer designed for precise color measurement at an affordable price point. The device enables accurate color matching for consumers and professionals across industries including paint, design, and manufacturing.

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Founders & leadership

George Yu FounderGeorge Yu holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and worked with NASA Ames on toxic gas sensor technology for the Department of Homeland Security. He founded Variable in 2012 to develop portable color sensing and measurement devices, building the company as a vertically integrated manufacturer of sensor hardware and software.

Board

Steve ChaddickBoard director

Stephen CulpBoard director

Mina SartipiBoard director

Investors · 3

Chattanooga Renaissance Fundlisted by Chattanooga Renaissance FundChattanoogavia David Belitz · inferred

How we know: Chattanooga Renaissance Fund's portfolio page · funding news · open dataset · 5k.vc investor directory · Not right? Tell us

Launch Tennesseelisted by Launch TennesseeNashville

Atlanta Technology AngelsreportedAtlanta · $200K – $2M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$250K disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$1.5MofferedDec 2015 · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Steve ChaddickDirector
Mina SartipiDirector
Stephen CulpDirector
George Y. YuExecutive Officer

Offering amount: $1.5M
Minimum investment: $10K
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$250KraisedJan 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Mina SartipiDirector
Steve ChaddickDirector
George Y. YuExecutive Officer
Stephen CulpDirector

Offering amount: $2.4M
Amount sold: $250K
Minimum investment: $25K
First sale: Feb 2014
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Variable do?: Variable Inc manufactures the Spectro 1 Pro, a portable spectrophotometer designed for precise color measurement at an affordable price point. The device enables accurate color matching for consumers and professionals across industries including paint, design, and manufacturing.
Who founded Variable?: Variable was founded by George Yu.
Who are Variable's investors?: Variable's investors include Chattanooga Renaissance Fund, Launch Tennessee, Atlanta Technology Angels.
How much funding has Variable raised?: Variable has disclosed $250K raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Variable headquartered?: Variable is headquartered in Chattanooga, US.